Article
HbS/β+ thalassemia: Really a mild disease? A National survey from the AIEOP Sickle Cell Disease Study Group with genotype-phenotype correlation.
European journal of haematology - 1 Mar 2020
Notarangelo Lucia Dora, Agostini Annalisa, Casale Maddalena, Samperi Piera, Arcioni Francesco, Gorello Paolo, Perrotta Silverio, Masera Nicoletta, Barone Angelica, Bertoni Elisa, Bonetti Elisa, Burnelli Roberta, Casini Tommaso, Del Vecchio Giovanni Carlo, Filippini Beatrice, Giona Fiorina, Giordano Paola, Gorio Chiara, Marchina Eleonora, Nardi Margherita, Petrone Angela, Colombatti Raffaella, Sainati Laura, Russo Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: HbS/β+ patients' presence in Italy increased due to immigration; these patients are clinically heterogeneous, and specific guidelines are lacking. Our aim is to describe a cohort of HbS/β+ patients, with genotype-phenotype correlation, in order to offer guidance for clinical management of such patients. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of HbS/β+ patients among 15 AIEOP Centres. RESULTS: A total of...
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